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$100 Pertex 800 fill top quilt

Just ordered the Rab Quantum Top Bag from Dpt of Goods for $103. It has 7 ounces of down weighs either 14 or 16 ounces (conflicting info, I'll post when i get it), uses pertex quantum and 800 fill down (750 UK measurement). I read the reviews at BPL, and the feed back was that it was a little tight and that the down didn't drape as far as they like. Just bought a sewing machine too, so I plan to just cut down the middle and hem the edges to make it similar to any other quilt (i.e. golight or hammock gear) and given that I'm in a hammock and not the ground, the underquilt should solve the problems the ground dwellers had with the insulation not going far enough under you. Should be a good first DIY project. Seems like a real steal for $103 and minimal modifications needed. Once it gets colder I may cut the baffles open and put another ounce of down in there, but we'll see how she does in the summer first.

Is this the one you ordered?http://www.departmentofgoods.com/rab...rrProd=RAB0090
One question, the one with the hood is rated to 32F according to the questions and answers under the product, but temp.rating was not listed in the specs. Also, however, the hoodless one you ordered says 55F in the specs.
What gives?
Are these the same bags are far as fill and weight, without considering the hood?
Maybe you got yourself a 32F bag ?
What your take?
How much more down you figure to add to get it down to near 32F if its a 55F to start?
Thanks.